‘Jack Ryan’ blends action with deeper themes
All summer, Amazon Studios has teased its television adaptation of Tom Clancy’s best-selling “Jack Ryan” series, and last weekend, the first season became available. Jack...
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‘Go to School’ too complicated for its own good
On Aug. 24, the New York-based rock band The Lemon Twigs released their third studio album since brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario formed the band,...
Leon Bridges exceeds expectations at Chastain
On Tuesday Aug. 28 a few thousand Atlantans descended on Chastain Park for a large picnic. At least that is what the Chastain Park Amphitheatre...
Martin sticks to strengths in ‘The Overthinker’
Comedian Demetri Martin has not ventured too far into the public consciousness since the release of his 2015 Netflix special “Live (At the Time).” His...
‘Ordeal by Innocence’ reinvents detective genre
Amazon recently released an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1958 whodunnit “Ordeal by Innocence.” The novel follows the struggle of the Argyles, an upper-class British family,...
New Death Cab for Cutie album is alternative perfection
On Aug. 17, Death Cab for Cutie released its ninth studio album since the group first formed in 1997, titled “Thank You for Today.” The...
‘Lamp Lit Prose’ too complicated for its own good
On July 13 the experimental rock band Dirty Projectors released their eighth studio album titled “Lamp Lit Prose.” The band, which centers on vocalist and...
‘Who is America?’ fails as comedy and commentary
Sacha Baron Cohen has made a career out of shameless and confrontational comedy which is often downright difficult to watch. His modus operandi is to...
“How It Ends” leaves viewers disappointed
Netflix’s rapid advance into the motion picture industry has been nothing short of impressive. “Ozark,” “Orange is the New Black,” and “Narcos” all impress almost...
Documentary examines life and career of Robin Williams
Robin Williams made his career out of stylistically upbeat, high-energy comedy. He often discussed dark topics in his routines, but he always did so with...
‘Strange Angel’ subverts engineering stereotypes
The stereotype of the artist has long been romanticized by western media. Artists are constantly portrayed in film, literature and television as unique risk takers...
‘Good Thing’ offers listeners emotional experience
Leon Bridges’ freshly released album “Good Thing” sets itself apart from the social and political distractions of the contemporary music scene by humbly appealing to...
Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’ offers subtle scares
“A Quiet Place” is not a particularly ambitious film. Directed by novice director John Krasinski (“The Office”), the film neither attempts to redefine the horror...
Comedian Bill Burr talks fatherhood, process
Keen eyes may have recognized Atlanta’s own Tabernacle as the locale for comedian Bill Burr’s 2014 Netflix special, “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way.” After...
The Weeknd dilutes lyrical strength
In March 2011, when The Weeknd released his seminal debut mixtape “House of Balloons,” the kernel of pop sensibility in those tracks hinted to his...
Inaugural ARTlanta Fair highlights local talent
Looking to eat a funnel cake while looking at innovative paintings? Or ride a Ferris wheel after watching a local artist perform? The upcoming ARTlanta...
Excess nostalgia hinders ‘Ready Player One’
“Ready Player One” feels out of place in today’s cinema landscape. Based on the novel by Ernest Cline that explores a futuristic world steeped in...
Our World Market: a force for diversity in Atlanta
Situated in the rather secluded Atlanta suburb of Scottdale is the massive building that contains Our World Market (OWM), formerly branded as Your Dekalb Farmers...